Here is what Metro East school officials think about student athletes and the National Anthem

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Former San Francisco 49Ers Quarterback Collin Kapernick was the one who started the movement in kneeling for the National Anthem in protesting what he feels is police brutality against African-Americans. He remains unsigned this season. (NBC-San Diego)

NOTE:  Please click on the clip above to where the Cahokia Junior Football league eight year olds were led by their volunteer coach not to stand for the national anthem.

Please click on the link above from Todd Eschman of the Belleville News-Democrat speaking with local school officials in the Metro East and their opinions about athletes and the National Anthem.